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Viewpoint Archive: For Patients - 2013

December 23, 2013

Dr. Klyber's Holiday Message

Once again, the Holidays have arrived. Where did 2013 go? It seems like just a few weeks ago we were busy with Fourth of July cookouts, standing outside in the warm summer evening, watching fireworks. And now, we are enduring snow, ice and shoveling duties.of which is designed to help with large, unexpected expenses.

At the Office, we've seen the excitement in the eyes of children when we ask them what they are wishing for. Their joy is contagious! It's usually a request for something that either requires a plug or batteries, but the expectations of happiness are the same.

It happened again just the other day. I bumped into a friend I hadn’t seen for a while and he told me he’d just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes – the kind where your body continues to make insulin but can’t use it properly.

Seems like that’s happening to more and more people I know, but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. I’ve read that experts estimate more than 20 million Americans have the disease.1

It’s called mouth cancer, tongue cancer, lip cancer or oral cancer – and this year alone, approximately 36,000 Americans will be diagnosed with it.

That works out to about 100 new cases a day. What’s more, unlike many other forms of cancer, oral cancer is actually becoming more common. In fact 2010 was the fourth year in a row where there was an increase in the rate of occurrence.

If you suffer from migraine headaches I don’t have to tell you how quickly one can ruin your day. The pounding, throbbing pain makes it close to impossible to function. And other symptoms – caused by the fact that migraines activate the part of your nervous system that responds to stress and pain1 &ndash may leave you sick to your stomach, unable to tolerate ordinary light and sound.

If you’re 50 or older, chances are you’ve noticed a few grey hairs and maybe a wrinkle or two – but you probably haven’t noticed the fact that your teeth may be changing, too. In fact, the enamel on their surface may have started to wear away – putting your smile in serious danger.

Putting up with constant discomfort is hard – but not knowing why you’re suffering makes it even harder.

It’s a problem that’s more common than you might think. Over the years I’ve talked to people with earaches, headaches, dizziness, facial pain – the list goes on. But in every case there’s no sign of infection or injury. Just that mystery pain.

Chances are, your old mercury – silver amalgam fillings (what many folks call “silver” fillings) are pretty far down on your list of things to worry about. They’re there and they don’t hurt, so they must be fine. Right?

You take good care of your teeth and they feel fine – except when you eat or drink something cold or hot. But when you start to savor that first cup of coffee or sip a refreshing glass of iced tea, the pain begins. And you find yourself wondering “what’s going on?”

Join us in saluting our hygienist Louise Muñoz! And, dental hygienists everywhere during National Dental Hygiene Month. All too often, we overlook the critical role hygienists play in keeping us healthy.

First Line of Defense

Did you know that Dental Hygienists are your first line of defense in battling diseases that attack your oral health and can effect your overall health?

Did you know that traditional exams miss 76% of the most common cavities? It’s probably happened to you. You’d been taking great care of your teeth — brushing often, flossing carefully and seeing us regularly. Then suddenly (usually after several really good check-ups) we find a BIG cavity — one that needs attention right away.